By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, A while ago, as I was standing in line at the grocery store, a young woman with seven or eight items tied up the checkout process by leaving her groceries on the belt, and then running back to grab something she forgot. It happens. I get it. She was buying
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By NewsPress Now Meet Velcro! Velcro has been through a lot, yet his cheerful personality has captivated staff, volunteers and visitors alike. Velcro came to the shelter with a broken right front leg which has been evaluated. He is currently on cage rest and will be rechecked before adoption. Velcro has medium-long white hair with
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don’t want him around the grandchildren because of how he acts. My husband tells me I should stick up for him and tell them what they’re doing is wrong, and
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By NewsPress Now The book selections this month from the St. Joseph Public Library are all action-related, from learning a new hobby, to self-care with herbs to improving life for both dogs and their people. The books are available at the library, at other Missouri Evergreen libraries or from one of the SJPL eContent vendors.
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My niece, who is engaged, is blossoming into a full-fledged bridezilla. She has upset her mother so deeply that she may not attend the wedding. The bride is dictating what her guests are to wear, in addition to telling her mother what she is to wear that day. She has
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I recently married and was excited to be part of my husband’s family. My own siblings and I are not particularly close. During COVID, one of my husband’s sisters started a family text chain in which they share what’s happening in their lives. I thought it was a great idea.
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I’m a 32-year-old woman who has been with my boyfriend, my first and only partner, for 11 years. Overall, our relationship is healthy. He’s smart, kind, supportive, caring, loyal and funny. I can see us getting married and living a happy life together. The problem is, aside from a few
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I have been together almost 20 years. I used to be happy in our relationship, but over the last year or two, he has changed. He gives me no physical affection and constantly showers love on his new dog. When I ask for more affection, he accuses
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Las actividades de hágalo usted mismo, como cambiar un accesorio de iluminación o pintar su sala de estar, son formas populares de cumplir con su lista de tareas pendientes. Pero, como sabe cualquiera que haya abordado un proyecto demasiado grande, es mejor dejar algunos trabajos en manos de los profesionales. Eso
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By NewsPress Now Meet Jasmine! This lovely three-year-old brown tabby is long and lean and has a small apricot flame on her chest to add to her unique beauty. Jasmine is back at the shelter through no fault of her own and just needs a loving forever home. She is an affectionate and appreciative cat
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having had any mental health struggles in my life, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was happy
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Financial planning was once thought of as a male-dominated industry, but that’s quickly changing. The number of women getting their CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is growing year over year — and for good reason: The benefits of entering this field as a woman are numerous. Below are a few to consider.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind. However, life is unpredictable and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances. According to Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, these are four reasons
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I have been married three years, and we generally trade off spending holidays with each of our families. Because neither set of our parents is willing to travel to us, we go to them. My mother-in-law takes great pride in hosting and sets a beautiful table. She’ll
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am a gay man who came out late in life. I have three grown, married children and five grandchildren. They are my world, and we are all very close. I’ve had one partner. My family readily accepted and welcomed him because he made me happy. Unfortunately, it didn’t work
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and photographs, is that “junk” in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We’ve all heard of families getting rich from the sale of rare memorabilia they found when spring cleaning. A little time spent determining if items are valuable and
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I was recently diagnosed with a progressive disease for which there is no cure. It will affect me physically and mentally as I age. For now, I’m treating the symptoms and trying to minimize their effect on my day-to-day life. But this is certainly not how I expected to live
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Si las dificultades financieras lo han puesto en riesgo de no hacer un pago de la hipoteca, debe familiarizarse con las opciones de alivio que tiene disponibles y estar preparado para actuar rápidamente. Según Freddie Mac, el primer paso para usted debe ser ponerse en contacto con su compañía hipotecaria para
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, For nearly three years, I have been seeing a man who later asked me to move in with him. He abruptly stopped emailing me four months ago. I waited several weeks and then emailed him, telling him how upset and hurt I was and asking what was going on. I
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am engaged to an amazing guy. We have been together a little more than two years. During our first year, his family was great to me. They acted as if they liked me. However, things have changed. When my fiance and I are around them, they just wave and
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By NewsPress Now Meet Pigeon! Pigeon was left in a box at the shelter, escaped, and let herself be found again by staff. She is grateful to be cared for and cared about and will be an appreciative cat for any family. Pigeon has gorgeous swirls to go with her tabby stripes. This small two-year-old
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Home exteriors make a first impression, setting the tone for neighbors, guests, and if a property is on the market –prospective home buyers. So how do you boost your curb appeal and make your exterior pop? According to those in the know, a lot of it has to do with color.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Obtaining a home loan is not the most modern or pleasant aspect of the homeownership journey. It involves reams of paper, an average 45-day waiting period to see what rate you’ll receive, and according to some industry insiders, too many middlemen collecting unnecessary fees. With the idea that a mortgage is
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Many people dream of building a custom home in a beautiful location. However, the journey of building a home from scratch is not always smooth. “As a builder in sunny Southwest Florida, we work with all kinds of clients. Whether they are drawn to the timeless appeal of Naples, the coastal
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Cooking with gas? Industry experts say there are many reasons to consider retiring your gas-powered appliances. To help you understand what your kitchen may be missing, Melissa Haber, the vice president of EuroChef USA, the exclusive importer of the Verona and Lofra brands of residential cooking appliances, offers seven reasons why
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) When choosing what kind of plants to put down in your yard, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights. You may pay less attention though to understanding your plant hardiness zone and all
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have a close relationship with my grandchildren and their parents. My 12-year-old grandson eats nothing except fast food and refuses everything else. His parents allow it and even have food delivered for him. His 8-year-old sister watches closely and is starting to head in the same direction. What they
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Part of being a savvy consumer is finding valuable perks in unexpected places. These extras won’t just make you feel like a VIP, they’ll help you save big on the things you want and need. Skeptical? You’re not alone — a third of consumers are frustrated by the lack of value
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I’ve always been close to my children, but now that they are adults, it seems I’m losing my connection with one of them. He married a girl of a different race, and while that doesn’t bother me, I have a strong hunch she’s the reason he has distanced himself from
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My sister-in-law on my wife’s side stayed a week and a half with us in Florida. I love her very much, and we all had a lovely visit. She has stayed with us before, alone and with my brother-in-law. We welcome them with open arms. Family means a lot to
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